African Spirit Game Lodge

African Spirit Game Lodge is a Big 5, privately owned Game Lodge, situated 12 km west of Mkuze. We invite guests to come and experience true luxury and warm African hospitality. The lodge is magnificently set in the heart of Zululand, against the backdrop of the Lebombo Mountains.

The lodge is situated within the Manyoni Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. We have two self-catering units and four chalets. The two self-catering units can accommodate six and four people alternatively. Both units are comfortable, fully equipped with open-plan kitchens. Everything you need is provided for self-catering purposes. Each unit have a stove, a microwave oven and a fridge-freezer. All linen, bedding, bath towels, toilet paper, kitchen utensils, crockery and a reasonable quantity of firewood is supplied. Please supply your own swimming towels. Cleaning services are included once a day, before midday. On Public holidays we do not offer cleaning services. Selected satellite channels and a decoder is available in each self-catering unit.

The chalets are comfortable and stylish, each chalet can accommodates two guests and comprises of two single beds, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioner, minibar, ceiling fan, and tea and coffee facilities.

Game drives minimum two people, please book for game drives in advance. All game drives are conducted from our lodge in an open game viewer. We can do game drives twice a day; early morning anytime from 05h00 and late afternoon anytime from 15h30 all depending on the weather.

Game drives are R480.00 per adult and R240.00 per child 4-11 years. No self-drives are allowed in the reserve. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on the game drive. Please note: Parents must be advised that game drives are 3 hours long and it will be appreciated if children are supervised to consider the other guests on the game drive. We have the Big 5 and it is imperative that noise levels be to the minimum for safety reasons. No children under the age of 4 are allowed on game drives.

Please note: there is no meal option with self-catering and we do not have an open restaurant on the premises.

Every visitor to the Manyoni Private Game Reserve will pay a conservation fee which will be added onto their account.

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Reviews

"The game drive with Johan"

31 March 2023

"Everything was very nice: 100%. Dinners and breakfasts were very well prepared and tasteful. Staff was very friendly and hospitable. We had two splendid days! Thank you guys!"
"Fitzsimons Family and friends"

25 October 2020

"Mattreses need turning or replacement"
"peaceful break"

03 July 2017

"amazing game drive and very clean lodgings"
"Fantastic !"

25 June 2017

"We loved the Game Drive as well as the peace and tranquility of being in the bush."
"Wonderful peaceful stay"

30 September 2014

"We had a wonderful stay at African Spirit. Our guide Jesse went out of his way to show us a cheetah and her cubs and the staff were very hospitable. The house we stayed in was great - spacious and well equipped especially with the braai boma, weber, potjie etc for outdoor cooking - perfect! Thanks"
"Enjoyable stay"

19 July 2014

"We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff made every effort to ensure that we had a comfortable stay. The ranger made a huge effort to find special game viewing opportunities for us.We'll happily return in future..."
"Verblyf by African Spirit Game Lodge"

08 April 2013

"Verblyf en ontvangs uitstekend. Chalet skoon en baie netjies. Rustige atmosfeer in die natuur."
"Verblyf African Spirit Game Lodge"

08 April 2013

"Pragtige en rustige plek. Chalet baie netjies en skoon. Vriendelike ontvangs. Mens voel sommer dadelik tuis. Heerlike etes en alle personeel is baie vriendelik. Sal beslis weer daar gaan bly en dit hoogs aanbeveel by ander."
"Some quiet time"

14 January 2013

"My husband and I recently came back to South Africa to have a break from work in Brazil. We chose to stay two days at African Spirit - over new years eve - since we really wanted some time away from people. It was a great break! The rooms were clean and air-conditioned, and Madelaine and Jesse gave us a friendly welcome. They were excellent hosts - there at 5am if we wanted to go on a game drive, ready with breakfast whenever we needed, and back again at dinner, serving a three course meal after drinks at the bar and not leaving us until they saw that our every need was catered to. On new years eve, after we'd watched the full moon rise over the hills the night before, there was a fantastic thunderstorm which we watched from the deck at the bar. It was all the fireworks we needed for the new year - and so great to spend it in the bush. On the game drive animals were shy (the bush was very lush, since a ten year drought has just broken and the heat didn't help), but Jesse entertained us with tales of all the small animals - our highlight was seeing a bark spider fold up her web after a night of hunting. We really got some great pictures, and it's great to know that the reserve is doing it's bit to preserve the rhinos in the country - to date, they haven't lost a single rhino. I think that deserves a round of applause."
"Great"

25 March 2012

"We had great hospitality and service and had a game drive just driving to the lodge on the Wednesday night. It is a fantastic place to stay and would recommend it to everyone I know."
"Great getaway"

06 February 2012

"The overall experience was fantastic. The accommodation was great â€“ a home away from home. The attention to detail was superb! The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. The game drive was awesome with spectacular views! It is highly recommended and we will go back anytime."